Network Topologies Flashcards

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— designed to connect multiple computers and devices within a limited geographical distance.

— connected using multiple protocols, no physical wires

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Advantages of LAN

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— High data and service transmission compared to other networks

— Network Server acts as central unit for the whole network

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Disadvantages of LAN

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— needs constant administration
— easy to leak sensitive data

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Network that covers the network of the entire city or connection of a small area.

— connected using wired network (data cables)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Advantages of MAN

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— provides Full-Duplex data transmission
— network connection covers an entire city or some parts using optic cable

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Disadvantages of MAN

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— easy to be attacked by hackers and cyber criminals because the network is large

—Installation cost is high

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— designed to connect devices over large distances like states or between countries

– connection is wireless, uses radio towers

— can be made of LAN and MAN networks

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Advantages of WAN

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— covers a big geographical area
— uses radio towers

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Disadvantages of WAN

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— installation cost is high
— needs experienced technicians to maintain network
— difficult to prevent hacking
— difficult to debug as its a large network

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10
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— designed to enable devices in a home office environment to communicate and share data

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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What is Peer–2-peer network

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Each computer has equal responsibilities, data and capacities with other computers on the network

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Advantage of Peer-2-peer network

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– good for home networks & small business

– cheap

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What is a Client/Server network

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Clients must request service from server (host)

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14
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— configuration or physical arrangement where devices are connected together

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Network Topology

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15
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— single central cable connecting multiple devices (network)

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BUS network

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Advantage of BUS network

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— easy to install
— cheap

17
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— computers connected on a closed loop

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RING network

18
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— connects all devices to a central unit (hub)

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STAR network

19
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network technology

— uses radio frequency, s

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